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Most modified fluid gelatin in Gelaspan is excreted by the kidneys, with a minor amount in faeces and no more than about 1% metabolised; smaller molecules undergo direct glomerular filtration, while larger molecules undergo proteolytic degradation before renal excretion.
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- Gelaspan solution for infusionB.Braun Medical · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 1Document updated
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